Arar (en. Plow)

/aˈɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move the soil to prepare it for planting.
The farmer is going to plow the field before planting.
El agricultor va a arar el campo antes de plantar.
To break the ground to cultivate plants.
The soil must be well plowed to obtain a good harvest.
Se debe arar bien la tierra para obtener una buena cosecha.
To prepare the land by making furrows or channels.
After plowing, the ground is ready for planting.
Después de arar, el terreno está listo para la siembra.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'arare.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to plow the sea
To make a futile effort.
arar en el mar

Related Words

plow
Tool used for plowing.
arado
tillage
Action of preparing the soil for cultivation.
labranza

Slang Meanings

To work hard on something.
I was plowing all day with that project.
Estuve arando todo el día con ese proyecto.